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SWA1781, DTW to MDW, departing 8:53 AM EDT, Jul 16
(Forecast data last collected at 6:00 AM EDT on Jul 16, 2026.)
Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.
- Takeoff from DTW at 8:53 AM EDT, Jul 16.
- 8:54 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 2 minutes.
- 8:56 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 8:57 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 33 minutes.
- 9:30 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at MDW at 9:39 AM EDT.
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